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LILIAN WANJALA
Poway, CA 92064 858-***-**** adgvco@r.postjobfree.com Dynamic and detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven ability to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies, formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk. Personable in managing client relationships and assisting clients to resolve problems and find solutions. Month- End Close processes
Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
Monthly Journal Entries
Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Financial statement
Balance Sheet
General Ledger
Staff Accountant 01/2007 to 03/2020
Fili D'oro Inc. – San Diego, CA
Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problems escalated
Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes
Reviewed expense reports for proper coding, amounts and support and ensured that company expense guidelines were followed
Managed full cycle A/P, A/R and collections
Reported any concerns and recommendations for improvement and efficiencies in A/P and A/R processes
Lead the month end and year end close processes to include preparation of journal entries and reconciliations (Balance sheet A/C reconciliations, bank reconciliations and inventory reconciliations)
Reported, filed and paid all monthly, quarterly and yearly sales tax timely Accounts Payable Specialist 11/2000 to 01/2007
Education
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc. – San Diego, CA
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies
Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping Researched and resolved A/P disputes with vendors in competent and professional manner Maintained 100 % accuracy while processing over $100k worth of weekly payments for assigned vendors
Processed variances for selected vendors
Bachelor of Science: Accounting 06/1996
United States International University - San Diego, CA